BIOPORT is a nonprofit organisation founded in 1994 by Benoit MIRIBEL with the support of Dr Charles MERIEUX to bring together the logistics of those involved in solidarity and public health. Based in the dynamic Lyon area, the organisation provides practical support to its partners in the 4 corners of the globe for long term programmes and crisis response.
BIOPORT's operational excellence results from our high standards and the complexity of our operations, translates into a mature analysis of international transport, optimizing costs and constantly seeking efficiency in the service of the general interest. With these qualities, we help guarantee the success of our partners' projects. BIOPORT has privileged bounds with the transport industry, forwarding agents, freight forwarders, airlines, shipping lines, packaging companies, warehousing companies, as well as airport, customs and regulatory authorities, enabling us to respond to emergency issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our availability and dedication to our partners strengthen our ability to respond immediatly and efficiently to critical situations. BIOPORT therefore plays an essential role in supporting vulnerable communities and promoting a more resilient world. BIOPORT also promotes a socially responsible approach by working with people on social integration schemes in its own warehouses.
BIOPORT by your side :
- Greece: 2023 BIOPORT, in the heart of humanitarian emergencies, stands out for its proximity to those working on the ground. This committed and proactive approach was expressed in our response to the devastating fires that ravaged Greece in 2023. Together with the French NGO International Emergency Firefighters, BIOPORT efforts met the specific needs of humanitarian organisations operating in emergency zones.
- Morocco: 2023 Coinciding with the humanitarian challenges created by the earthquake that struck Morocco in 2023, BIOPORT extended its humanitarian commitment by providing crucial assistance in the response to the tragic floods in Libya. This dual involvement demonstrates BIOPORT's flexibility and responsiveness to the multiple and complex crises affecting different regions of the world.
- Syria: 2023 In response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria in 2023, BIOPORT immediately mobilised to provide crucial support to its partners on the ground, as well as to other humanitarian organisations involved in the relief effort. Given the scale of the disaster, effective coordination of resources and relief efforts was essential to ensure a rapid and adequate response to the needs of the affected populations.